Saturday, May 31, 2008

4th Grader Suspended for Bringing Memorial Day Souvenir to School

by LearnAboutGuns.com May 31, 2008 Learn About Guns

As the NRA reports, Massachusetts fourth-grader Bradley Geslak was suspended from Toy Town Elementary School for bringing a Memorial Day souvenir to school.
In short, a 10 year old boy was given a harmless piece of brass by a veteran of the US military, during an official Memorial Day celebration. He brought this completely inert, [...]

Read the full article →

Anti Gun Groups Try To Block Confirmation of Pro Gun Federal Judges

by LearnAboutGuns.com May 31, 2008 Learn About Guns

As the SAF Reports, the Brady Campaign is attempting to block the confirmation of federal judges who support the individual right of Americans to keep and bear arms.
For those who are not familiar with the process, federal judges are appointed by the President. They then must be confirmed by the Senate. The anti-gun [...]

Read the full article →

Selecting a Shotgun Barrel Length

by LearnAboutGuns.com May 31, 2008 Learn About Guns

Different shotgun activities require different barrel lengths. This article addresses the recommended barrel lengths for various purposes, and the pros and cons of these barrel lengths.

Longer Barrels
Pros: Longer sighting plane, less noise, less muzzle flash, less recoil.
Cons: Harder to maneuver with, heavier weight.
Longer shotgun barrels are generally best suited to hunting and other sporting [...]

Read the full article →